Family Storytime

Sat · Sep 5·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Main Children's Room, Oakland

Bring your family to the library for books, songs, and movement. Stay for playtime after. All ages welcome! Get accessibility information .

Sat · Sep 5·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Rockridge Branch, Oakland

Family Story Time at Rockridge Branch Library, every Thursday at 10:30am Children of all ages are welcome; content geared toward ages 1 to 5 years. We usually meet indoors in the Upstairs Meeting Room. Occasionally we meet outdoors, in the Staff Parking Lot behind the library - weather permitting! After storytime, we i…

Tue · Sep 8·11 AM – 12 PM·West Oakland Branch, Oakland

Join us for storytime with songs, movement and stories at the West Oakland Branch. All kids (0-6 years old) are welcome with grownup participation. Stay after for a 30-minute free play time.

Thu · Sep 10·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Temescal Branch, Oakland

Children of all ages are welcome; the content is geared toward ages 1 to 5. Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting room, as the program takes place in the children's area where space is limited. The building has an elevator on the west side for accessibility. If you have any questions, please call t…

Tue · Sep 22·10:15 AM – 11:45 AM·Melrose Branch, Oakland

You are invited to a Storytime with rhymes, books, and songs! It will be followed by free playtime with toys and access to our outdoor gardens and play area. All kids welcome, but program is especially for those 18 months to 4 years old. Snacks provided, tea and coffee for parents. Get accessibility information .

Tue · Sep 22·10:15 AM – 10:30 AM·Piedmont Avenue Branch, Oakland

Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years . Every Tuesday morning at 10:15am. Stay and play after Storytime with fun age-appropriate toys through 11:15am. If conditions allow, Storytime will be held outside the library building. We ask that patrons refrain from wearing scented products.…

Tue · Sep 22·Yoshi's, Oakland

Tue · Sep 22·10 AM – 4 PM·Children's Fairyland Calendar (two-stage) · Oakland

Tue · Sep 22·11 AM – 12 PM·Elmhurst Branch, Oakland

Join us for stories, songs, and play! Storytime at 11 am followed by free play in our community garden with our library chickens! For ages 0-5 but all ages are welcome! Snacks provided for kids & caregivers. Get accessibility information .

Tue · Sep 22·10:15 AM – 11:15 AM·Golden Gate Branch, Oakland

Bring your babies to the library for songs, books, and socializing! This event is best for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 18 months. Please note the duration of Baby Bounce storytime is approximately 15-20 minutes with playtime directly after. Get accessibility information .

Wed · Sep 23·10 AM – 4 PM·Children's Fairyland · Oakland

Wed · Sep 23·11 AM – 11:30 AM·Children's Fairyland Calendar (two-stage) · Oakland

Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.

Thu · Sep 3·11 AM – 12 PM·Melrose Branch, Outside Garden, Oakland

Join us in the Melrose Branch Garden and Patio for open play time! Try some seasonal, fresh vegetables from the garden! Pick herbs for tea and cooking. Acompañanos a jugar en el Patio de Melrose. ¡Prueba algunas verduras frescas de temporada de la huerta! Recoge hierbas para infusiones y para cocinar.

Thu · Sep 3·1 PM – 3 PM·Rockridge Branch, Oakland

Join us every Thursday afternoon for creativity and conversation in a warm and inviting space. You are invited to bring your own projects (knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting and more!) and enjoy the good company of other fiber art creatives. This group has been meeting now for nearly two years and whether you're a…

Thu · Sep 3·2 PM – 3:30 PM·Dimond Branch, Community Room, Oakland

Come to the Dimond Library to knit in community. Join other knitters in conversation, exchange knowledge and ideas and learn from others if you are new to knitting. What to Bring: Your current knitting or crochet project. Your preferred yarn and needles/hooks. A smile and a willingness to connect with fellow crafters.…